Software Engineer Team Lead

HomeServe Finance; London; Remote; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HomeServe Finance is seeking a Software Engineering Team Lead to build a modern lending platform focused on energy efficiency and sustainability. This role involves leading a team to develop innovative software solutions across European markets, offering a competitive salary and benefits in a dynamic startup environment.

Benefits

Flexible remote-first culture

20% bonus

Car or £7,000 cash allowance

6% matched pension

Single private medical insurance

Qualifications

• 8+ years in full-stack software development.
• 2+ years in team leadership.
• Experience in lending environments and multinational deployments.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical projects and ensure high-quality delivery.
• Architect and develop scalable systems and APIs.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote coding standards.

Skills

Team Leadership

Software Architecture

Problem Solving

Communication

Collaboration

Tools

Python

Django

AWS

React

Docker

Job description

HomeServe Finance is the latest innovation under the globally recognised HomeServe brand. Our mission is to reduce CO₂ emissions from home heating and cooling by making renewable technology financially accessible. Backed by HomeServe’s strong infrastructure and reputation, we are building a cutting-edge lending platform to accelerate the transition to efficient, sustainable home energy solutions across Europe.

Requirements

The Role

We are seeking a Software Engineering Team Lead to play a pivotal role in designing and building a modern, scalable lending platform. This role involves leading a team of engineers to develop high-quality, maintainable software that enables lending services across multiple European markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead technical projects from concept to completion, ensuring timely, high-quality delivery.
• Architect, design, and develop scalable backend systems and RESTful APIs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, frontend developers, and DevOps.
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior engineers.
• Ensure security, performance, and scalability best practices.
• Conduct code reviews and promote high coding standards.
• Champion tooling (including AI-powered tools) to enhance productivity.
• Manage, coach, and develop direct reports, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

What We’re Looking For

• 8+ years of professional experience in full-stack software development.
• 2+ years of experience in team leadership and line management.
• Strong software architecture, database, and system performance optimisation expertise.
• Hands-on experience with Python, Django (or similar backend frameworks).
• Familiarity with React or similar frontend frameworks.
• Experience with cloud environments (AWS, Google Cloud) and infrastructure management.
• Knowledge of modern deployment practices (Serverless, Docker, Event-Driven Systems, CI/CD).
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• Experience working with remote or hybrid teams.
• Working in regulated lending environments.
• Leading multinational software deployments.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a mission-driven company tackling home energy efficiency and CO₂ reduction.
• Work in a fast-paced startup environment backed by an established industry leader.
• Enjoy the flexibility of a remote-first culture.
• Lead a team that builds cutting-edge technology with real-world impact.

Are you ready to lead and innovate in a dynamic, high-growth environment? Apply now and help shape the future of home finance technology!

Salary: Up to £120,000 + 20% bonus, Car or £7,000 cash allowance, 6% matched pension, Single private medical insurance

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Created on 22/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom